Epiphany Lutheran Church
Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-324-8877
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Epiphany's weekly newsletter to help keep you informed.
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A Godly Play Thanksgiving
This coming Sunday, the two Godly Play classes will meet together. We'll hear the story of the Exile and Return, when God's people were taken away from the land God promised them, the land they had grown to love and call home. And they were taken away from their Temple, the place where they felt the presence of God most powerfully. Though they were separated from the places that had formed their faith, they still had each other, the stories of their ancestors' wilderness wanderings, and other stories that had shaped them as the People of God. To keep their identity as the People of God, and to teach their children, they told those stories over and over through their years in exile. It's a powerful story that reminds us that, even when we are away from this place we call Epiphany, we still belong to a people of faith with a shared story.
This Sunday, our Godly Play Sunday Schoolers will add to our Epiphany story and gather in thanksgiving for each other, our shared experience of God, and this Epiphany place we call home. We'll have a special thanksgiving project and a special feast.
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Scripture Readings for
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Zechariah 1:7, 12-18;
Psalm 90:1-8 (9-11) 12;
I Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
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No OTD Meeting Today
OTD will be combining their Nov and Dec gatherings and meet on December 6.
Location TBA!
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Turkeys for Families
Thanksgiving Outreach
Turkeys for Families meals will be distributed on Monday, Nov. 20, between 9 and 11 am. This Sunday is the day to bring all contributions to the church. Thanks, everyone!
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Advent
We'll open the Advent season with an All-Church event during the Sunday School hour beginning at 9:15 on December 3. We'll hear the Godly Play story of Advent, then enjoy food and fellowship.
There will be Advent take-home materials for all ages. Let's gather as Epiphany people of faith as we begin the wait for the coming of the Christ Child.
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Way of Life Bible Study
An Advent Bible Study based on the book,
"The Great Spiritual Migration"
by Brian McLaren
Wednesdays, November 29-December 20
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Advent is a time of preparing, a time of expectation, a time of coming... This Advent Season, we will be joining together in study as we gather each Advent Wednesday for a Bible Study based on Brian McLaren's book, "The Great Spiritual Migration." With an Advent theme of preparing, expecting, and coming, we will learn how shifting away from an outdated system of beliefs to a new way of life based on love can lead to new, more redemptive communities and practices. Our time together will be a time of worship and study, approaching and engaging in the spiritual, theological, and missional "migrations" outlined in McLaren's book. Each week we will have the opportunity to see Christianity with new eyes, being challenged to focus less on doctrine, more on new ways of reading Scripture, and ultimately on love as manifested in the life of Jesus.
Please register by letting us know you are coming
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Monday Morning Group
To Begin Soon
A new Monday morning study and conversation group will begin on November 27. We'll meet at 10:30 each Monday in the Community Room to share news, follow up on themes and openings in Sunday worship, read passages in selected books, biblical and other, and enjoy each other's company. Information sheets will be available in the Gathering Area this Sunday. All are welcome! For more info, contact Marilyn Magers (803-280-0082).
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PAINTER - PAINTER -
PAINTER NEEDED
The Property Team is looking to accept bids from painting contractors to paint the exterior of the church and replace trim work as needed. If you know of a painter who is interested and that you could recommend, please pass their name and contact information along. We will be looking for at least 3 bids, hopefully more, so that we can move forward with this badly needed church maintenance project.
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Save the Date!!!
Annual Epiphany Women's Cookie/Ornament Exchange
Sunday, December 3
Watch the Proclaimer for further information. Call Katherine for details,
(803) 327-2778.
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Epiphany Christmas Play
We are planning a wonderful Christmas play for this year! The play will be during the morning service time on Dec. 24 Christmas Eve! It is open for all ages! We need actors for speaking parts, carolers for singing Christmas carols, non-speaking parts for parts such as characters (such as animals, angels, and more), music makers (such as hand chimes and instrumentalists), and costume/prop designers. There will be sign-up sheets in the gathering area beginning this Sunday. Just check to see if you are able to be here during the morning time on Christmas Eve and sign up!
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Hunger Outreach Program
Needs Your Help
November 22
HOP is in need of help to deliver meals on Wednesday November 22 (the day before Thanksgiving). Westminster Church will provide the meal and help is needed to deliver. If you are interested, contact Angela Sugameli 803-389-8174 or [email protected].
Many hands make light work!
Thanks and have a great day.
Angela Sugameli
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November Worship Servers
Ushers:
Lori & Keith Benson (8am
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Marta & Kendall Lahr (10:30am)
Lay Reader: Susan Rodgers (8am)
Robin Brooks (10:30 am)
Acolytes: Sebastian Seger (8am), Cooper Brooks (10:30 am)
Altar Guild: Robin Brooks
Coffee Cleanup: Marta Lahr
Offering Tellers: Sally Lingle / James Brooks
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Congregational Prayer List
Please call (803-324-8877) or email
with additions or deletions to this important ministry.
Newest Additions
Jack Vance
Doug Hinson (death of sister)
Dean Blackwell (death of sister)
Ann Gilbert (Phyllis Lewis)
May Hiltebeitel (Buck Hiltebeitel's mother)
Bert Ault (Buck Hiltebeitel)
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